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ROSELLE PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent

June 21, 2016

TO: Christopher Miller, President

Members of the Board of Education

FROM: Pedro Garrido, Superintendent

SUBJECT: AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETING – June 28, 2016

Notice of Meeting This meeting, held in the Roselle Park High School Auditorium, is an open session of the Roselle

Park Board of Education held under the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey.

Notice of this meeting was sent to the Star Ledger, Union Leader, the Home News Tribune, the

borough clerk, school offices, and the district website.

Roll Call President Miller Kevin Cancino

Vice President Harms Troy Gerten

Rodric Bowman Sundjata Sekou Alexander Balaban, Scott Nelson, Jeofrey Vita were absent from this meeting

Pedro Garrido, Superintendent of Schools

Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Jennifer Osborne, Board Attorney

Flag Salute

Resolution – Executive Session RESOLVED, That the Roselle Park Board of Education meeting hereby convenes to executive

session for discussion of the following subjects:

1. Personnel – Employee Matter: the Superintendent advised the

Board of a personnel meeting regarding an employee.

2. Personnel – Employee Matter: The Superintendent provided the

Board with an update regarding an employee previously placed on

administrative leave.

3. Personnel – Employee Matter: the Board reviewed the

Superintendent’s annual evaluation for the 2015-2016 school year with

the Superintendent.

It is anticipated that the executive session will take approximately 30 minutes; the Board may

take action during public session. The Board shall return to public session, following executive

session, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The minutes of the executive session shall be released to the

public when the reason for the executive session no longer exists.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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Moved: Mr. Cancino Seconded: Mr. Gerten Time: 6:05PM

AYE: 6 NAY: 0

Motion to return to public session (to be moved in public session)

Moved: Mr. Gerten Seconded: Mr. Bowman Time: 7:00PM

AYE: 6 NAY: 0

Public Participation – 6:30 PM – Agenda Items Only

Jacob Magiera, resident, questioned agenda item #15. Board Attorney Osborne responded.

Saul Qersdyn, resident, questioned agenda item #2. Board Attorney Osborne responded.

Joe Signarello, Woodland Ave., commented on Mrs. Deegan’s retirement and Mr. Suchanski’s

resignation.

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Committee Reports

Vice President Harms speaks for the Facility Committee reporting on the athletic field light

poles.

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Superintendent’s Report

District summary of Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB), Investigations, Training and

Programs Report given by Ellen Bachert, District HIB Coordinator

District summary report of student Food Service Survey given by Susan Guercio, Business

Administrator.

Pedro Garrido, Superintendent, gives a report which reviews the numerous achievements

resulting from the district Strategic Plan 2013-2016.

District website update given by Michael Estrada.

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POLICY

A motion was made by Mr. Sekou and seconded by Mr. Gerten to approve

agenda items 1 through 3.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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1. District Policy – Second Reading

To approve the following SMOKING PROHIBITION revised district policy: (second

reading)

3515 SMOKING PROHIBITION


To approve the following RELATIONS WITH VENDORS revised district policy: (second

reading)

3327 RELATIONS WITH VENDORS


To approve the following STATE FUNDS; FEDERAL FUNDS revised district policy: (second reading)

3220/3230 STATE FUNDS; FEDERAL FUNDS

On roll call, motion carries

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PERSONNEL

Consent Agenda Motion – Personnel

A motion was made by Mr. Gerten seconded by Mr. Sekou to approve the following


4. Leave of Absence Request (Tricia Eger, Middle School Special Education Teacher)

RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby

approves the pre-birth disability leave of Tricia Eger commencing on September 12, 2016 and

extending through October 9, 2016. Tricia Eger will use accumulated sick leave days during this

pre-birth temporary disability period to continue to receive salary and health benefits from

September 12, 2016 through October 9, 2016. The employee’s pre-birth disability leave shall run

concurrent to her leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approves the

post-birth disability period of Tricia Eger following the birth of her child. Tricia Eger will use the

remainder of her accumulated sick leave days during this post-disability period, and continue to

receive salary from October 10, 2016 through November 10, 2016. The employee will also

receive health benefits during this period. The employee’s post-birth disability leave shall run

concurrent to her leave under the Family Medical leave Act (FMLA).

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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child care family leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey

Family Leave Act for Tricia Eger commencing November 11, 2016 and extending through

February 3, 2017. The remainder of the employee’s leave under the Family Medical Leave Act

shall run concurrent to the employee’s leave under the New Jersey Family Leave Act. The

employee shall not receive salary during this period of time, but will continue to receive health

benefits.


contractual child care leave of absence of Tricia Eger pursuant to the Collective Bargaining

Agreement between the Board and Roselle Park Education Association commencing

February 6, 2017 and extending through March 17, 2017. The employee shall return to the

District March 20, 2017. The employee shall not receive salary during this contractual leave

period. The employee shall receive health benefits during this contractual leave period as

provided by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the Roselle

Park Education Association.

5. Leave of Absence Request (Sarah Kanach, ECC Special Education Teacher)

RESOLVED, that the Board, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, hereby

approves the pre-birth disability leave of Sarah Kanach commencing on October 10, 2016 and

extending through October 14, 2016. Sarah Kanach will use accumulated sick leave days during

this pre-birth temporary disability period to continue to receive salary and health benefits from

October 10, 2016 through October 14, 2016. The employee’s pre-birth disability leave shall run

concurrent to her leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


post-birth disability period of Sarah Kanach following the birth of her child. Sarah Kanach will

use 11 accumulated sick leave days during this post-disability period, and continue to receive

salary during a portion of this leave period. The employee shall continue to receive health

benefits from October 15, 2016 through November 15, 2016. The employee’s post-birth disability

leave shall run concurrent to her leave under the Family Medical leave Act (FMLA).


child care family leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act and the New Jersey

Family Leave Act for Sarah Kanach commencing November 16, 2016 and extending through

January 6, 2017. The remainder of the employee’s leave under the Family Medical Leave Act

shall run concurrent to the employee’s leave under the New Jersey Family Leave Act. The

employee shall not receive salary during this period of time, but will continue to receive health

benefits. The employee shall return to the District on January 9, 2017.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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6. Staff Transfers/Change of Assignment 2016-2017

To approve the following change of assignments for the 2016-2017 school year: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as per RPEA contract) (effective September 1, 2016)

From: To:

Joanna Netta ½ time elementary Full time high school

Art Teacher ½ time high school

Sarah Kanach Early Childhood Center Aldene Resource Room

Special Education Teacher

Loretta Smith-Hardy ½ time T&G Full time ½ T&G ½ ESL $29,813 $59,626

7. Staff Resignations/Retirement

To approve the following staff resignation: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

a. Richard Suchanski, HS Assistant Principal (Athletics), effective July 8, 2016

b. Jamie O’Connell, Board Office, Administrative Assistant/Payroll, effective

August 1, 2016

c. Sandra Deegan, Sherman, 10 month Secretary, effective June 30, 2016

8. Staff Appointments

To approve the following staff appointments: (as recommended by the Superintendent)

(as per RPEA contract)

a. Jennifer Nicol, Robert Gordon, Paraprofessional, effective September 1, 2016 through

June 30, 2017 at 6 hrs./day, 5 days/week for $14.89/hr.

b. Daria Resnick, Sherman, Teacher, effective date September 1, 2016 through November

23, 2016 at B1 $53,599 (mat. leave repl. J. Padovano)(prorated)

c. Kimberly Lopes, Middle School, Special Education Teacher, effective date September

12, 2016 through March 17, 2017 at M1 $59,416 (mat. Leave repl. T. Eger) (prorated)

d. Fay Witkowski, Director of the Academy, effective date September 1, 2016 through June

30, 2017 at DCA 10 step 2, $80,164* (as per RPAA contract)(* pending negotiations)(repl. C. Muench)

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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9. Additional Extra-Curricular Appointment

To approve the following additional appointment for the 2015-2016 school year (as recommended by the Superintendent):

Yearbook Proof Reader Wendy Battaglia Step A $683 (repl. V. Petz)

10. Revised 2016 Extended School Year Staff

Approval of the following revised 2016 Extended School Year Staff: (as recommended by

the Superintendent)

Name Days/Weeks Position Hrs./Day Salary/Hr.

Joanna Romano 4 Paraprofessional 4 $14.52/hr+

$1.00 toileting

Linda Samolowicz 4 Paraprofessional 2.5 $14.52/hr

Edith Silva 4 Paraprofessional 4 $14.52/hr

Nanette Sayani 4 Nurse 5.75 $34.83/hr

Rosalia Perez 1 Bus Aide 2 - Friday only $14.52/hr

Rosalia Perez Bus Aide (sub)

11. Professional Development

To approve the following personnel to prepare for staff development on June 7, 2016 at

$34.83/hr. (as recommended by the Superintendent) (per RPEA contract)

CPR Certification Training – 3 hours each

James Foy Kevin Rodriguez Shannon Martinez

12. 2016 Summer Credit Recovery Program Staff

To approve the following staff to monitor the Summer Remediation Program at

$34.83/hr. (No cost to the district)

Anna Maria Matarredona Mary Baumann

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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13. Non-Union Staffing List

To approve the attached non-union staffing list for the 2016-2017 school year. (as recommended by the Superintendent)

14. Additional Staffing List

To approve of the attached additional Roselle Park Education Association

staffing list for the 2016-2017 school year. (as recommended by the Superintendent)

15. Employment Contracts

Approval to authorize the following employment contracts: (copies on file in business office)

a. Susan Guercio, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, effective July 1, 2016 to

June 30, 2017.

b. Pedro Garrido, Superintendent, effective July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019.

16. Student Helpers

To appoint the following student helpers for the 2016 summer (as recommended by the

Superintendent):

Technology

Arzana Gjakova $9.00/hr.

Argjylena Gjakova $9.00/hr.

17. Summer Curriculum Work 2016

To approve the following staff to do Summer Curriculum Work at $34.83/hr.

Language Arts – 6 hours Phonics Assessments – 2 hours

Karen Kane Dina Cashin

Language Arts – 10 hours Kristen Mingoia

Natalie Basile Data Preparation for PLC

Jennifer Durkin Lisa Lugara 7.5 hours

Matalie Basile 7.5 hours

Patty Mawer 15 hours

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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18. Additional Hours

To approve the following administrative para to work:

7 hrs/day at $13.88/hr from June 24, 2016 – June 30, 2016 (as recommended by the Superintendent):

Middle School – Laura Manzo

19. Additional Special Services Summer Child Study Team Personnel

To appoint the following additional Special Services 2016 Summer Personnel: (as recommended by the Superintendent) (as needed)

School Psychologist Angela Longo

20. Summer Studio Program Personnel

To approve the personnel for the summer program in Architectural Design called

Summer Studio, 6hrs./day, Monday-Friday, July 11-22, 2016 at $34.83/hr.

(No cost to the district)

Angelena Hreczny


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EDUCATION

A motion was made by Mr. Cancino seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the following agenda

items numbered 21 and 24.

21. Education Programs 2015-2016

To approve the following education program for the 2015-2016 school year:

Tuition for Paraprofessional

#110 The Deron School – Teacher’s Assistant June 2, 2016 $115/day

Bedside Instruction

#111 1/hr./day/admin prep time. Education Inc. 6/10/16 – TBD $47.47/hr.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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22. Education Programs 2016-2017

To approve the following summer education program(s) for the 2016-2017 school year:

Tuition for Paraprofessional

#31 The Deron School – Teacher’s Assistant $115/day

2016 Extended School Year Tuition and Transportation

#32 Mt. Carmel Guild School $8,400 + transportation

2016 Extended School Year Tuition and Transportation – Cancellation


2016-2017 Tuition and Transportation - 10 Month Programs


Tuition Incoming

#35 West Orange $33,279

23. Harassment/ Intimidation/Bullying Incident

To affirm the Superintendent’s recommendation on the following harassment/

intimidation/bullying incident:

#15022

24. Educational Trip Request

To approve the following district 2016 educational trip requests:

a) Clifton Stadium, Clifton, NJ July 1, 2016 High School Band

Students will see & hear live bands

Motion all aye

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Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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BUSINESS

A motion was made by Mr. Gerten seconded by Mr. Bowman to approve the following


25. Approval of Bills

To approve the following bills for the month of June 2016:

General Current Expense $155,440.83

Special Revenue Funds $ 3,390.98

Enterprise Fund $ 35,589.08

Summer Camp $ 750.39

Total $195,171.28

26. Secretary/Treasurer Report

To approve the attached secretary/treasurer report for the period ending

April 30, 2016

27. Line Item Transfers/Bill Pay Authorization

To approve the following:

1. Direct the Business Administrator to make line item transfers within the 2015-2016

budget or to transfer funds from fund balance as needed to close out the 2015-2016

school year.

2. Direct the Business Administrator to pay all bills through August 2016.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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28. Monthly Certification

A. Board Secretary's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Line Item Status

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(d), I certify that as of May 31, 2016 no budgetary

line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed

the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. l8A:22-8

and l8:22-8.l

____________________________ ____________________

Board Secretary Date

B. Board of Education's Monthly Certification, Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.l3(e), we certify that as of May 31, 2016 after review of

the secretary's monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with

the appropriate district officials that to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been

over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.l3(b) and that sufficient funds are available to meet

the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This certification is solely

based on the information provided by the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary and is

assumed by the board to be correct.

29. Approval of Minutes

To approve the following minutes:

May 10, 2016 open session May 10, 2016 closed session

May 24, 2016 open session May 24, 2016 closed session

30. 2016 – 2017 Food Nutrition Program Contract

To approve the contract for food service management services for the 2016-2017 school year with

Pomptonian Food Service, Fairfield, NJ.

The FSMC shall receive, in addition to the costs of operation, an

administrative/management fee of $0.0704 per reimbursable meal and meal equivalent to

compensate the FSMC for administrative and management costs. This fee shall be billed monthly

as a cost of operation. The LEA guarantees the payment of such costs and fee to the FSMC.

Total meals are calculated by adding reimbursable meal pattern meals served and meal

equivalents. The number of School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch program meals

served to the children shall be determined by actual count. Cash receipts, other than from Sales of

National Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meals served to the children, shall be

divided by $1.00 to arrive at an equivalent meal count.

The per meal administrative/management fee of $0.0704 will be multiplied by total meals.

The FSMC guarantees the LEA a minimum profit of seven thousand seven hundred sixty-one

dollars ($7,761.00) for school year 2016-2017. This guarantee is limited to one hundred percent

of the total 2016-2017 administrative/management fee.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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31. Use of Buildings and Grounds Requests

To approve the following use of buildings and grounds (appropriate fees to be charged where

applicable):

a) Roselle Park Youth Cheerleading - Practice

Robert Gordon – gymnasium

Monday – Thursday, September – December 2016

6:00PM – 9:00PM

b) Roselle Park Youth Football - Camp

Herm Shaw Field

Monday – Friday, July 11 – 15, 2016

9:00AM – 3:00PM

c) Roselle Park Youth Football – Practice

Herm Shaw Field

Monday – Friday, July 25 – November 11, 2016

5:30PM – 8:30PM

d) Roselle Park Youth Football – Games

Roselle Park High School – varsity field

Sunday, August 28 – November 13, 2016

10:00AM – 5:00PM

32. District Contract

To approve the following district contract: (copies on file in business office)

Reliance Communications, School Messenger 12 month contract, $5,222.50

Reliance Communications, Sharp School Web Hosting Renewal, $3,581.51.

Motion carries

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Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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A motion was made by Mr. Bowman seconded by Mr. Cancino to approve the following agenda

item 33.

33. Capital Reserve

WHEREAS, NJAC 6A:23A-14.4 et seq. permit a Board of Education to establish and/or deposit

into certain reserve accounts at year end, and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of the

Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated excess

current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the month of June by

board resolution and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Park Board of Education wishes to deposit current year surplus up to

$400,000.00 into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and

WHEREAS, the Roselle Park Board of Education has determined that up to $400,000.00 is

available for such purpose of transfer;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Roselle Park Board of Education that it hereby

authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this transfer consistent with all

applicable laws and regulations.


Committee/Liaison Reports

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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Continuing Business

Students identified as not residing in Roselle Park/removed from school:

October 20 1 student

November 3 0 students

November 17 0 students

December 1 0 students

January 5 0 students

January 19 0 students

February 2 1 student

February 23 2 students

March 8 0 students

March 22 0 students

April 5 0 students

April 26 0 students

May 10 0 students

May 24 0 students

June 14 2 students pending

June 28 0 students

Total 6 students

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New Business

Sarah Costa gives an update on the Robotics team currently competing in Nashville

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Public Participation

Jacob Magiera, 612 Sheridan Ave., questioned the Facility Assessment. Vice President Harms

responded.

Joe Signorello, asked for an update on the Aldene Principal search. Superintendent Garrido

responded.

Kathleen Murphy, Band Parent Association, commented on the effects of the removal of the light

poles.

Saul Qersdyn, 10 Berwyn St., questioned if board members notify of their absence prior to the

meeting . President Miller responded yes. Also, he questioned the update on Aldene Principal.

Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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Resolution – Executive Session (if required)

RESOLVED, that the Roselle Park Board of Education meeting hereby convenes to executive

session for discussion of the following subjects: Attorney/Client Privilege

It is anticipated that the executive session will take approximately 2 hours; the Board may take

action when it reconvenes to public session; and the minutes of the executive session shall be

released to the public when the reason for the executive session no longer exists.

Executive Session Motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters or other exceptions to the

sunshine laws as follows:

1. Any matter considered confidential by federal law, state statute, or court rule;

2. Any matter in which the release of information would impair the receipt of federal funds;

3. Any material which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of individual privacy if

disclosed;

4. Any collective bargaining agreements;

5. Any matter involving the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property with public

funds;

6. Any tactics and techniques used in protecting the safety and property of the public;

7. Any pending or anticipated litigation;

8. Personnel matter related to the employment, appointment or termination of current or

prospective employees;

9. Attorney/client privilege.

Attorney-Client Privilege: the Board attorney provided guidance on various legal items

Moved: Mr. Sekou Seconded: Vice President Harms Time: 8:45PM

AYE: 6 NAY: 0

Motion to return to open session (to be moved in public session)

Moved: Mr. Sekou Seconded: Vice President Harms Time: 11:23 PM

AYE: 6 NAY: 0

Adjournment

A motion was made by Mr. Bowman seconded by Mr. Cancino to adjourn the meeting at 11:24

p.m.

Motion: all aye

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Minutes

June 28, 2016

Open Session

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Respectfully submitted,

Susan Guercio

School Business Administrator

Board Secretary

Next scheduled board meeting: July 26, 2016 - if necessary - Middle School Auditorium 7:00PM

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